Hidden work space

If you live in a small space you must be creative on so many levels. Along the way, you will learn what works and what doesn't.
This blogpost is about our "hidden" work space.

In our small little living room we entertain, watch movies, dine with the family, create and we work, actually a lot these couple of days. So I find it’s very important to keep it light and moveable. 
Tip: "Don't forget to choose furniture that you can use in 10 different ways, which is very important in a small space." 

This is a little DIY desk my boyfriend built when we purchased an iMac. We wanted to have a little work space but we didn't want a desk that used up all the space. So in our living room we have a little dead corner that we use to storage all our books, DVDs and CDs.  
So we have transformed that little dead corner to a little hidden work space.

What I like the most about this work space is that when people come over I just can close the curtains and the work space is not there in your face. And the room gives you a different kind of feeling by only closing the curtains.

ps: 'who spotted me on one of the pictures?' 

Enjoy the weekend guys ;) 

25 square meter apartment

A lot of people are being put off when they hear about a 25 square meter apartment. That's too small! Is that right? It depends on who is gonna live there but for my good friend Kelly this is more than enough.
Off course every girl dreams about that walk in closet or a separate home office, and a bigger bedroom or bathroom would be nice. But when you're looking for an apartment, ask your self is it a MUSTHAVE? 
Because as a freelance dancer she is always on the road but when she is at home she loves to make it cosy but at the same time also comfortable. 

The first time I stepped into this little cute apartment I was happy to see that there is so much white. Nothing makes me happier than to see a lot of white in a small space ;) 
Eventually white does make the room look bigger than it actually is.
In contrast of all the white Kelly uses a little bit of wood, copper, brown and orange elements to make it her own, which I think its a perfect match. 

Bedroom:

White combined with a mirror always works because the light will always reflect on the mirror. 

Kitchen / living room: 

Just imagine that she has only 12 square meter space to entertain, cook and relax. 

       

What I like to share when people choose to live small is, by embracing the small space life style you will have to make smart choices and you'll become really conscious of what you will bring into your life. 

Take a moment to think about what you have and start thinking about how it is serving your life and what it means to you. If you feel there is something you can get rid off right away, Just do it! 

Be conscious and choose for small living and a bigger life. 
Enjoy your weekend guys.

On the side

Just a little side table to display all your little belongings. This little modern glass side table I found once again on marktplaats. Maybe I should change the name of my blog because lately it's all about my second hand bargains. 

It was the modern, light and retro look that peaked my interest and made me bid on this item. When it comes to small places you really need to play with objects that you can move around the house.  

 The most challenging thing about living in small spaces is just controlling your possessions. I must say I'm getting better at that, because I'm allowing myself to enjoy empty spaces, but a table 'on the side' is always welcome.

"Have a seat."

    

As you might have noticed I love to shop secondhand when it comes to furniture. 

Last Friday when I was moving some chairs around in the apartment I was thinking that it would be nice to have an all white folding chair around. So when I found this vintage 1978 Ikea folding chair designed by Danish Niels Gammelgaard on marktplaats, I had to bid. 
This chair had such a simple appearance, that it fit right away into our home environment.
It's light,see-through and foldable. Basically it has everything what u need in a small space like ours. 
So for the next guest that visits our place I'll say:"Have a seat."